Dogecoin Founder Says He Will Never Make Any (Meme) Crypto Again

Billy Markus Declares Retirement from Cryptocurrency Development

Billy Markus, known as Shibetoshi Nakamoto on social media, has announced his retirement from cryptocurrency development. The creator of Dogecoin took to the X platform to emphasize that he has no plans to participate in any future crypto projects, particularly meme coins.

Initial Coin Creation and Departure

Markus clarified that he has only created two cryptocurrencies throughout his career: Dogecoin and Bells (prior to DOGE). He left the Dogecoin project in 2014 and has not been involved in any cryptocurrency development since then.

Rejection of Ethereum-Based Claims

Markus denounced Ethereum-based coins that claim to have been established in 2013. He stated that Ethereum was not created until 2015, making such claims "an obvious lie."

Bells Token Details

Regarding Bells, Markus confirmed that he developed it as a Scrypt coin in 2013 before collaborating with Jackson Palmer on Dogecoin. However, the current Bells token on Ethereum is distinct from his original code. Markus emphasized that he was not involved in its resurrection and it is not his project.

Final Statement

Markus concluded by reiterating his intention to never work on any cryptocurrency again. He warned the crypto community against believing claims of his involvement in any new projects.